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FantasyPros Week 9 Start/Sit: Derek Brown Backs Vidal, Hunt and Boutte in Matchup-Driven Calls

Brown bases the picks on recent usage spikes, injury openings and opponent tendencies.

Overview

  • Kayshon Boutte is a recommended start against Atlanta after a recent surge in target share versus single-high coverage and three straight top-24 weeks.
  • Chimere Dike profiles as a solid flex play with an 86% route share and strong slot matchup against the Chargers’ two-high looks.
  • Kimani Vidal is endorsed as an RB start after ranking RB10 since Week 6, drawing a Titans defense allowing elevated explosive-run and yards-before-contact rates.
  • Kareem Hunt is projected to lead Kansas City’s backfield with Isiah Pacheco sidelined, offering volume and goal-line equity versus a Bills run defense allowing big plays.
  • Jaxson Dart is positioned for another productive outing against a 49ers pass defense allowing high yards per attempt and generating the league’s lowest pressure rate.